Summer 2019 by the Numbers: Reform Youth Engagement is Strong!
We're celebrating more than 20,000 youth, teens, and young adults immersed in a Reform Jewish experience. Here are a few other numbers that have us excited for summer.
Getting Exactly What I Wanted for Father’s Day
Eighteen years ago it was not that common for gay men to become parents. My husband and I had few role models and a hard time finding diaper bags designed for men.
The Torah of Elections in Israel: Concern and Optimism
Israelis recently elected an assortment of representatives to parliament, but a coalition could not be formed, so the country will hold new elections in September.
When I Need Support, My Summer Camp Family Is There for Me
One night at camp last summer reminded me that no matter what, I am part of a large Jewish community and my presence there matters.
Add Your Community to the Story of the Jewish People
For decades, the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot has gathered resources that tell the story of the world’s Jews. Now, add your community to the collection.
The Language of LGBTQ Pride in Israel
In Israel, not only do traditional religious norms create challenges to LGBTQ rights, but so does Hebrew – because, unlike English, it is a highly gendered language.
When Your Child Teaches You About Revelation
Life can strip our ability to stand in awe. When the rent is due, the refrigerator is bare, relationships run us ragged, we struggle to find space for the extraordinary.
Parashat B'midbar: Whom We Count, Why We Count, and How We Can Better Count Everyone
Parashat B’midbar is an interesting Torah portion because it includes what some might consider one of the drier parts of the Torah, a census – and yet there is a lot to be gleaned from it.
What happened when we brought a 'yearbook of the fallen' to Congress
As their confirmation class project, the 10th graders at Temple Emanuel in Kensington, MD created a “yearbook of the fallen” to commemorate the high school victims of gun violence killed in 2018.
Why Requesting the Male Rabbi Isn’t Acceptable Anymore (If It Ever Was)
We are who we are, equally capable in our abilities to preside at liminal, sacred moments of our people no matter the biology or gender identification we carry.